He Came, He Saw, He Conquered... Newark, That Is
by Net Income on Jun 15, 2010 6:28 AM EDT
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He listened intently as Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek gave him the tour of "The Rock", ducked under low ceilings at the arena's Fire Lounge, tried out a courtside seat, then traded jump shots with Mayor Cory Booker, going 1-for-9 from deep.
Just another whirlwind tour between Gulfstream hops on the New York-Moscow route (with a side tour of the NBA Finals in Boston) for Mikhail Prokhorov. Shows what you can do in 36 hours.
He also took some questions about basketball, calling his new coach a "killer", admitting a "dynasty" needs more than one superstar, and still declining to say which, if any, Russian executive would join Rod Thorn in the front office. And just like that, he was gone, headed back to Moscow non-stop.
- Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov takes Prudential Center tour - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Photo Gallery: Prokhorov tours Prudential Center - Andrew Mills - Star-Ledger
- Prudential Center tour might get Mikhail Prokhorov thinking - Steve Politi - Star-Ledger
- New Nets owner impressed on first visit to Prudential Center - John Brennan - The Record
- Nets Owner and Newark Mayor Throw Plenty of Bricks - Ken Belson - New York Times
- Devils and Nets begin a Jersey tradition: The Share House - Joe Favorito - New Jersey Newsroom
- NETS Photo Gallery: Prokhorov Visits the Rock - New Jersey Nets
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I wish he would at least take off his jacket. Obama always does when he stops to shoot hoops.
Makes him look too robotic.
Jordan IS a citizen.
But it would be an Old Timers Slam Dump.
Prokhorov is not but who is the other one?
by jasperjarrod on Jun 14, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
One of his parents is a US citizen so even if he was born in timbuktu he was still a citizen of the United States of America? Is he not?
by jasperjarrod on Jun 14, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Not going to get into politics, are we?
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
@thepapers
Here we go with the silly “Obama is not an American citizen” thing again.
And so said the old man!
Well if I didn't mention Obama at the top, there wouldn't have been any discussion!
And BTW, authorities in Hawaii did certify his original birth certificate, and show some copy, which is more than they are supposed to do under Hawaii law. And there were 2 verified Hawaii newspaper clippings at the time of his birth. His family would have had to suspect he would be President some day!
But when it appears that Rod Thorn is blowing in the wind, in terms of his draft pick, there isn’t much to look forward to until next Monday.
larry brown?
Is that larry brown behind him? lol
by uptown4784 on Jun 14, 2010 11:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Recruiting tour?
The Bobcats could use another outside shooter or two.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
If Prokhorov was so impressed with the Prudential Center, he should announce a permanent move there and end the Brooklyn insanity so those of us that are New Jersey Nets fans can go back to thinking about basketball for the first time in six years.
You know that's not going to happen
So why keep rehashing it?
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
Did I miss a step?
How is it “why Barclays will NEVER be completed”?
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
saying something over and over definitely makes it true
yep, that’s how it works…
Like Avery Johnson should be the coach or that Nets should have stuck with TWill?
or that Greg Monroe would be invited for a workout?
I guess you are right. I guess I made those events happen as I will make Cousins a Net!
Jerrydamus.
" I'm really excited to take the worst team in the league and turn it to be the best in the league." --Mikhail Prokhorov.
Can I have some of what you are taking?
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
Let me help you
i don’t just read the papers on this, or read the underlying documents. I actually speak with first hand sources.
Your position is silly in the extreme.
you are the only person
who is certain this won’t happen.
I have fun with you, but you aren;’t the smartest or most well connected person.
Every report (minus FatCristie’s comments, and Steve POliti’s comments) are about this franchise in Brooklyn. Financing IN, Proky IN, Shovels IN
There is NO WAY I believe anything you say until you prove to us otherwise.
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
Read the article...
Proky was very clear the deal only happened because of Brooklyn.
by rundmc00 on Jun 15, 2010 7:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
rofl
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 15, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
before looking at the author of the previous post I guessed correctly who thw whiner was. I am a huge huge nets fan. For the good of the team I’m stoked about the move. Big deal a few more miles away. Be happy it’s not across the country
by mikeinnj on Jun 15, 2010 1:33 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Anyone else read that title and think
“from record sales, to sold out concerts?”
lol!
“So muh’f&*@$%if you want this encore I need you to scream, ’til your lungs get sore”…
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
He did say he wants a DYNASTY...
3 months til Proky’s got a Roc-A-Fella chain hahahaha
by JohnFromLongIsland on Jun 15, 2010 7:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
C'mon John, You just killed the Trend!
Hova, Hova. Hova.
And so said the old man!
Proky is More Fascinating Than the Finals
Now’s the time to strike, and I’m thinking LeBron.
by Mookie Blaylock on Jun 15, 2010 10:06 AM EDT reply actions
Well, maybe he's second to the Finals
Let’s pick up Favors and then LeBron, and then another PF FA.
by Mookie Blaylock on Jun 15, 2010 10:08 AM EDT reply actions
Good Press for Newark...
I remember some folks (who shall remain nameless) said it would never happen.
Things can change
Two years from now, Proky could have different perspectives on the Nets and might actually consider keeping the Nets in NJ after the high attendance in Newark.
And if my aunt had balls...
She’d be my uncle.
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